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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,529.46, 84,931.75 and 36,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,529.46, 84,931.75 and 36,044 is: 49,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,529.46 : 84,931.75 = 36,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,529.46/84,931.75 = 36,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,529.46x = 84,931.75 × 36,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,529.46x = 3,061,279,997
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,279,997/61,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,753.08

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